Summary
1 Dollar, Issued by, Bahamas, 1974.
Minted at Franklin (USA)
Obverse Description
At centre, Arms of The Bahamas: a shield, depicting the Santa Maria of Christopher Columbus below a rising sun, supported by a marlin and a flamingo, the shield in surmounted by a helmet with a conch shell and leaves; below on ribbon, FORWARD UPWARD ONWARD TOGETHER; around, COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS; below, 1974
Reverse Description
At centre above wreath of sea-weed, a conch shell; above, ONE DOLLAR
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
The Bahamas gained independence from Great Britain on 10 July 1973. On this issue the head of Queen Elizabeth II, which had been employed up to that date, was replaced by the Coat of Arms of the islands.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, Mar 1986
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Date Issued
1974 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper-Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
39 mm (Outside Diameter), 16.156 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#65
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
Sea Shells, British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
